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Rooted in African-American freedom struggles and Igbo cosmology, The Skeuomorph unfolds as a poetic meditation on technological agency and the myths we encode in our machines. At the center of the exhibition stands BLKBX (BB)—a sculptural object, a "smarter" speaker and a speculative AI entity trained on documents of African American and African Diasporic histories, biographies and philosophies of freedom. Through a multisensory installation featuring reimagined political speeches, archival fragments, and layered sonic environments, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how history reverberates in the present—shaping the voices we amplify, the ones we silence, and the futures we imagine. Co-sponsored by the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series, this event includes panel discussion with Louis Chude-Sokei, Professor and George and Joyce Wein Chair of English and Director of the African American and Black Diaspora Studies Program at Boston University; in addition to recently publishing The Sound of Culture: Diaspora and Black Technopoetics (2015), Chude-Sokei collaborated with Berlin based electronic artists Mouse on Mars, with whom he produced the album Anarchic Artificial Intelligence (2021). Event moderated by Amy Alexander, Professor of Visual Arts and Gallery QI committee co-chair and Robert Twomey, Assistant Teaching Professor of Visual Arts and Committee Member of the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series. Chude-Sokei and Mendi Obadike will participate via Zoom. Gallery QI on Facebook / Instagram

The home-improvement chain is now one of the companies most caught up in Trump's immigration crackdown. The retailer's history with day laborers is long. So far, it's choosing to keep its distance.

The San Diego City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday to approve a $6 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will cut library hours on Sundays and not fill certain executive positions, but restores recreation center hours, Monday library hours at select branches and lake access.

NPR's Scott Simon recalls a First Amendment case from the late 1970s involving the rights of a neo-Nazi group to march through a predominantly Jewish suburb of Chicago.

Tito Puente, Jr. is a bandleader, percussionist, songwriter and producer who comes from Latin music royalty—his father, Tito Puente, is known as “El Rey de los Timbales” (The King of the Timbales) and “The King of Latin Music.” Tito Puente, Jr. has taken on the mantle, continuing to share joy and passion through a high-voltage fusion of jazz, Latin, salsa, merengue and mambo that electrifies audiences wherever it is heard. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/musica-en-la-plaza-tito-puente-jr-2/ Tito Puente Jr. on Instagram and Facebook

Europa Village's Family Easter Eggstravaganza will be taking place at the Giardino del Cielo on April 19 and April 20 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Friends and families can enjoy a sunny day full of fun, for free! The afternoon will feature a flavorful BBQ, zesty cocktails, classic wines and a handful of activities, including cookie decorating, face painting, a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and more. And of course, no Easter celebration is complete without an Easter Egg Hunt – with three different age groups hunting taking place from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Hop into the Easter spirit for a day full of fun, family, friends and food. Visit: Europa Village Europa Village on Facebook / Instagram

The She Her Me Game Show is back and bigger than ever! Join us Saturday, April 19th at Urban MO’s—doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.! Hosted by the one and only Mariam T, this wild night is packed with outrageous games, fierce competition, and fabulous prizes! Bring your friends, your sass, and your game face—because anything can happen when "She Her Me" takes the stage! Get your tickets now before they’re gone! Visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/urbanmos/1607572?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Mariam T on Instagram and Facebook

Fridays, 9 a.m. - 12:30p.m. October 4–25 (4 weeks, 14 total hours of instruction) On location at Children’s Pool in La Jolla Working outdoors in the landscape is always inspiring—each moment and every place is unique and beautiful. Plein air painting is an excellent way to learn about oil painting technique and triumph over creative issues while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow artists. The class will emphasize value study, landscape composition, and color theory using a limited palette taught through demonstration and individual instruction. The first class will meet at the Children’s Pool Lifeguard Station, 850 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, 92037. Materials: Oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Lemon,* Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White (large tube,) Cadmium Orange Pure. Brushes: Robert Simmons white natural bristle flat # 40F, sizes 2,3, 4, and 6, and a small, pointed sable brush for detail; small steel palette knife. Other: portable easel; Compose-It Grid 6-in-1; several 6” x 8” or 8” x 10” canvas boards; Gamsol odorless solvent; small cup or container; 12” x 16” wooden palette; paper towels; sun hat; old shirt. * Buy only pure Cadmium colors—not hues. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/9?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=66d20932ac28221b1eab8733&ss_email_id=66e0ad17c887770c30ee4146&ss_campaign_name=ACOUSTIC+EVENINGS+%7C+SD+MODERNISM+LECTURES+%7C+CHAMBER+MUSIC+SERIES+&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-09-10T20%3A33%3A48Z Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The events help begin five weeks of racing for the "Bing Crosby season."

NOTE: Due to the forecasted rain, we are switching gears and transforming EGGstravaganza into a drive-through event. Hop on by with your basket between 10 a.m. and Noon at Poinsettia Park and we will pass out eggs and treats right through your car window, ensuring you stay dry! Our bunny can’t wait to meet you and make your day egg-stra special. Join us for the City of Carlsbad’s EGGstravaganza event on Saturday, March 30 at Poinsettia Community Park. The event features face-painting, crafts and an egg scramble where kids race to collect candy-filled eggs. No registration is required to attend. How the egg scramble works: The egg scramble is ongoing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until eggs run out. To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will be designated for children ages 6 and over who want to race for their eggs, and an identical one will be for children ages 5 and under. There is also a noncompetitive field for young children, children with special needs, and for families wanting to pose for a photo opportunity. No registration is needed to attend. To avoid lines during the event, $5 activity cards and $5 unlimited fun zone wrist bands can be purchased in advance at city community centers. The cards can be divided among multiple children for all the activities; however, wristbands are per person. Both can be purchased at these locations Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: - Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive - Stagecoach Community Center, 3420 Camino de los Coches - Alga Norte Aquatics Center, 6565 Alicante Road - Pine Avenue Community Center, 3209 Harding St. For more information visit: carlsbadca.gov